The Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC) is an international community of priests and brothers, founded by St. Vincent Pallotti (1795 – 1850) from whose name comes the popular name “Pallottines”. The official, Latin name for the Society is Societas Apostolatus Catholici, hence the abbreviation SAC.

Members of the SAC are found in more than 48 countries worldwide and in more than 300 local communities. We use seven 'official' languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish.

In the Australian Region, Pallottine communities can be found in Western Australia and Victoria.

The members, priests and brothers, bind themselves to the Society by the promises of chastity, poverty, obedience, perseverance, the sharing of resources and the spirit of service.

The basic motto of the Society is the words of St. Paul:

“The love of Christ urges us” (2 Cor 5,14).

Mary, Queen of Apostles, is the Patroness of the Society.

The Society is part of the Union of the Catholic Apostolate (UAC), founded in 1835.

The mission of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC) is in line with the mission of Jesus Christ and of the Church - “to revive faith and re-enkindle charity of the entire People of God and to spread the faith and charity in the world, so that soon there may be but one flock and one shepherd” (John 10,16).

In general, the mission of the SAC is to increase the collaboration among the members of the Church, that is, among the diocesan priests, the male and female religious, and the laity, to fully and efficiently fulfil the apostolic tasks.

The Society of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC) is a core community of the Union of Catholic Apostolate (UAC). As such it shares responsibility with others for the spirituality and the apostolic effectiveness of the whole Union. In many ways, the mission of the SAC is realised in concrete ways through the UAC.

Belonging to the Pallottine Family - Belonging to the UAC

"The Union of Catholic Apostolate, a gift of the Holy Spirit, is a communion of the faithful who, united with God and with one another in accordance with the charism of St Vincent Pallotti, promote the co-responsibility of all the baptized to revive faith and rekindle charity in the Church and in the world, and bring all to unity in Christ." (Gen. St. UAC 1)

We look to St Vincent Pallotti, our Founder who sought to bring about the revival of the Church in his time (1795-1350). He called upon all Christians to unite in an active response to Gods call.

"Whether young or old, healthy or sick, alone or in community, in any position of life given to them by God, all can participate fully in the apostolic mission of Jesus Christ by any means whatever."

In 1835, in response to this vision, he founded the Union of Catholic Apostolate (UAC), encouraging all to live with integrity according to their faith and tradition. The UAC is a communion of persons and communities which, according to the charism of St. Vincent Pallotti, promotes: the co-responsibility of all the baptised for the revival of faith; the re-enkindling of love in the Church and in the world; and the unity of all people in Christ.

In Australia, the many people who have heard about and been inspired by this vision of St Vincent Pallotti are known as the Pallottine Family. We are united across many different ways of life and over large distances by a strong spirit bond which helps to empower us in the daily challenge to respond to our call to be Christian people.

In recent years, the Union of Catholic Apostolate has grown to new life and has spread to many parts of the world. An International Secretariat has been set up in Rome to help facilitate this development. National Co-ordinating groups (made up of representatives of various expressions of Pallotti’s vision) have also been established.

Our Local Committee invites you to consider an opportunity to affirm your commitment to live out Pallotti’s vision in our daily call to love.

UAC members:

• commit themselves to their apostolic calling
• are affirmed at a national and international level

The General Administration is elected every six years by the General Assembly in which the confreres who represent the various Pallottine communities around the world participate.

The General Administration is elected every six years by the General Assembly in which the confreres who represent the various Pallottine communities around the world participate.

The present General Administration was elected in October 2022. The main part of the General Administration is made of the General Council, consisting of the Rector General and four consultors. Each of the five members of the General Council represents one of the principle languages or the geographical regions and cultures of the Society. To the present General Council belongs representatives of the German, Polish, French-Italian, English and Portuguese-Spanish languages. Besides the General Council, the following are part of the General Administration: Procurator General, Secretary General and the Bursar General. Procurator General is responsible for the contacts between the Society and the Holy See, the General Secretary is responsible for the ordinary functioning of the Administration and the General Bursar is responsible for the administration of the goods and finances of the Society.

Rector General

Fr. Zenon Hanas

General Consultors
Fr. Murphy Jeremiah
Fr. Nkodo Joseph Jules
Fr. Rocchetti Daniel
Fr. Rahul Philips

Procurator General
Fr. Adam Golec

General Bursar
Fr. Vanderlei Luiz Cargnin

General Secretary
Fr. Yetukuri Showri Raju

Members of the Regional Council are elected by the finally professed members of the SAC for a term of three years by means of a secret ballot.

The Secretary and Bursar are appointed by the council.

At present the positions for the Australian Regional Council are held by:

"The Love of Christ impels us on" - 2 Cor 5:14

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Casa Pallotti - or just Casa - is a centre/campsite that fosters and encourages the development of youth, families and the wider community. It is nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley, just 40km from Lilydale.

Casa is a non-profit organisation run and managed by a group of volunteers, affectionately known as 'Friends of Casa'. The property is owned by the Australian Pallottines and Friends of Casa actively work to promote the vision and spirit of St Vincent Pallotti.

Pallotti College is a Retreat Centre nestled in the foothills of Mt. Donna Buang, approximately 70 kms from Melbourne, in the picturesque Yarra Valley. For 40 years Pallotti College has been a place of Spiritual renewal and peaceful revival.

The College offers both set programs and the opportunity for group and individual private retreats, as well as the opportunity for some 'time out'.